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ARTIFACT:
This is a beautiful circa 1920s or 1930s shipping hat badge for Watts, Watts & Company, a British shipping lines. Originally Watts, Ward & Co., the company was in business as early as 1885 with its name change happening in 1896. The badge has a white flag embroidered with a blue W at its center which is wreathed by golden bullion laurels and topped by a crown.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1920s-1930s.
SIZE:
Approximately 2" in height and 2-15/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool embroidered in bullion threads, silk embroidered in cotton/silk threads, velvet, cloth backing.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an ocean liner and nautical collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 LABEX7/12
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some areas of light wear and has some minor staining to the backing.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
